This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how DotLink ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects the personal information of users ("you" or "user") of the DotLink application ("App") and related services. This Policy complies with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and regulations enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
We may collect the following categories of personal information as defined by the CCPA :
Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, IP address, device identifiers, and account credentials.
Sensitive Personal Information: Geolocation data, financial information (if applicable), and neural data (if collected) as defined by the 2026 CCPA amendments .
Usage Data: App interaction history, feature usage, session duration, and device characteristics.
Other Personal Information: Communication content with our support team, preferences, and consent records.
Direct Collection: Information you provide when registering an account, using App features, or contacting support.
Automated Collection: Through cookies, SDKs, and tracking technologies to collect usage data and device information.
Third-Party Sources: From authorized service providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics tools) with your consent.
We collect and use personal information for the following legitimate business purposes :
Provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality and user experience.
Personalize content, features, and recommendations based on your preferences.
Process transactions and provide customer support.
Conduct analytics to optimize App performance and develop new features.
Ensure data security, detect and prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
Send important notifications, including policy updates and service-related announcements.
We will not use sensitive personal information for purposes other than those specified in this Policy without obtaining your explicit consent .
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this Policy or as required by law .
For users subject to the CCPA, if we retain personal information for more than 12 months, we will provide access to information collected prior to the 12-month period preceding your request (going back to January 1, 2022) .
Data is stored on secure servers with appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
We implement security by design principles and maintain industry-standard safeguards :
Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest.
Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only.
Regular security audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks as required by the 2026 CCPA amendments .
Incident response protocols to address data breaches promptly; we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.
We may share personal information with the following categories of third parties :
Service Providers: Contractors, analytics providers, payment processors, and cloud storage services who assist in App operations. We disclose only the categories of personal information necessary for their services and require them to maintain confidentiality.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, court order, or government request to comply with legal obligations.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you prior to the transfer.
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit opt-in consent . For users in California, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information at any time.
We detect and honor GPC signals as valid opt-out requests for the sale or sharing of personal information . You will receive visible confirmation when your opt-out request is processed (e.g., a notification or toggle in App settings).
California residents have the following rights pursuant to the CCPA and CPRA :
Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories of personal information we have collected, used, shared, or sold about you, including the purposes of collection.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (with exceptions as permitted by law). We will respond within 45 days (extendable to 90 days under certain conditions).
Right to Opt Out: Request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. This opt-out remains valid for 12 months.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Request to limit our use or disclosure of your sensitive personal information for purposes other than those specified by law.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent . If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly. Parents of children under 13 may request access to or deletion of their child's information.
To exercise your rights, please submit a request via:
App settings: [Insert Path]
Email: privacy@dotlink.com
Website: [Insert URL]
We may require verification of your identity before processing your request. For authorized agents submitting requests on your behalf, proof of authorization is required.
We comply with FTC truth-in-advertising standards and privacy principles :
We do not make false or misleading claims about the App's functionality.
All disclosures in this Policy are clear and conspicuous, avoiding legal jargon, and are readable on all device screens .
We maintain competent and reliable evidence to support any objective claims about the App.
Texas, Utah, Louisiana: We comply with state app store verification laws (e.g., Texas SB 2420 effective January 1, 2026) by implementing age verification and parental approval mechanisms as required .
Accessibility: This Policy is accessible within the App (e.g., via settings menu) and complies with ADA and Section 508 standards for users with disabilities .
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in law, App functionality, or privacy practices. When we make material changes:
We will notify you via App notification, email, or a prominent notice in the App.
The updated Policy will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date.
For California users, we will comply with notice requirements for material changes affecting your privacy rights .
Your continued use of the App after the effective date of updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.